It’s practically a sin to come to Bordeaux and not visit a château. But sometimes time is of the essence, and a visit to most of Bordeaux’s châteaux requires at least half a day. Aside from a thoroughly modern winery that makes you feel a bit like James Bond, Château Les Carmes Haut-Brion is the […]
The Best Bordeaux Chateaux to Visit for Unique Wine Tasting Experiences
Bordeaux isn’t just one of the most highly coveted wine blends in the world; it’s a massive wine region by the same encompassing more than 60 different appellations. In layman’s terms, that’s more than 7100 different wineries just in Bordeaux alone. Most visitors look for Bordeaux wine tours to whisk them away to the wineries, […]
5 Things to Do in Istanbul on a Layover
A long layover can provide the perfect opportunity to get a taste of a destination you haven’t been to before. With at least six hours or more, there’s no reason not to leave the airport and a get a “free” mini vacation. While some airlines like Turkish Airlines do offer free Istanbul layover tours to […]
Hot Air Ballooning in Saint-Emilion
There are few things that actually worth waking up before the sunrise for – at least for this night owl. One of those things I’ll never hesitate setting a 4:30am alarm for is a sunrise hot air balloon flight, especially when gently gliding over the châteaux-dotted vineyards of the Bordeaux wine region. There’s nothing like […]
London Perfect: A Holiday Apartment Alternative
It’s no secret that we’re not fans of a certain holiday apartment conglomerate. But London Perfect, a boutique London holiday apartment management company, is something entirely different and an excellent Airbnb alternative. Managed and operated more like a hotel where the “rooms” just happen to be lovely apartments located throughout London, we decided to give […]
Discover the Real Venice on a Venice Food Tour
Venice is famous for many things: the Rialto, the Grand Canal, the over-the-top costumes of Carnival. But Venice is infamous for some things to, particularly for expensive and bad food that barely resembles Italian food. We won’t kid you and say that we haven’t experienced a stop-your-heart bill for what you’re certain was a frozen […]
The Perfect 3-Day Weekend in Northern Ireland
If you’re only planning to take a day tour from Belfast, or worse – from Dublin, you should really think again. The Causeway Coast is a seriously beautiful part of the world that warrants far more than a stopover for a few quick photo ops while on a bus tour. Nature and outdoor lovers will […]
Luxe Adventure Traveler Guide to Edinburgh’s Christmas
Dubbed the Festival Capital of the World, Edinburgh knows how to put on on event. Heck, the Scots even celebrate New Year’s for three whole days, making Edinburgh’s Hogmanay one of the top places to ring in the New Year. It’s not surprising, then, that the Scottish capital goes all out for Christmas too. Edinburgh’s […]
The Dordogne’s Tree House Castles You Can Sleep In
Think tree houses are a place just for kids to hang out in the backyard? Think again. Treehouse hotels have popped up around the world and we’ve spent the night in several of them now. Not just your typical boring hotel, treehouse accommodation is an experience stay where the hotel becomes the destination. And when […]
Vitishow: Interactive Wine Tasting Experience at Château de Seguin
The year is 1920. A long tree-lined drives leads to a castle surrounded by vines. It’s Château de Seguin, a charming wine estate in the Entre-Deux-Mers that the Count of Seguin once called home. The wine estate’s brand new Vitishow transports visitors back in time to Bordeaux nearly a century ago as you discover the […]
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